"Per usual in a game against the Hurricanes, the Capitals didn't have a ton of the puck at five-on-five. They were able to combat that possession very well earlier in the season, but it proved tougher on Thursday night, as Carolina out-attempted them 72-39, outshot them 34-20, and left them at a scoring-chance disadvantage (33-22) and a high-danger-chance disadvantage (17-12)."
"Nic Dowd was easily the most noticeable skater for the Capitals, getting into a fight, scoring the goal that put them up 2-1, and delivering five hits in the game. Good to have him back and looking very effective over the past few games. Alex Ovechkin became the 11th player in NHL history to record 1,800 points in the regular season and playoffs combined with his assist on Connor McMichael's goal. Ovechkin's 110 career points against the Hurricanes in the regular season are the most he has recorded against a single opponent."
"This one was not Jakob Chychrun's brightest game of the season, as with him on the ice at five-on-five, the Capitals were down heavily in shot attempts (25-11), scoring chances (15-4), and high-danger chances (6-1). After his recent 10-game point streak, Chychrun has just two points (1g, 1a) in his last six games. Logan Thompson was phenomenal"
The Washington Capitals lost 3-2 in a shootout to the Carolina Hurricanes despite arguably deserving two points. Carolina dominated possession and shot metrics at five-on-five, out-attempting 72-39, outshooting 34-20, and holding advantages in scoring chances (33-22) and high-danger chances (17-12). Rasmus Sandin recorded two assists and a turnover nearly cost the game in regulation. Nic Dowd fought, scored a go-ahead goal, and delivered five hits. Alex Ovechkin reached 1,800 combined regular season and playoff points and has 110 regular-season points against Carolina. Jakob Chychrun struggled defensively, and Logan Thompson was phenomenal.
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